Bangladeshi human rights group Odhikar has been awarded the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award (ADHRA) 2023 by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD).  The award recognizes Odhikar's three decades of advocacy for civil and political rights in Bangladesh, despite facing

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has published a circular for the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination for 3,487 positions.  The announcement was made on Thursday (November 28).  According to accouchement, various cadres will be filled through this

Bangladesh Secretariat officials and Employees Unity Council will hold a grand rally at the Secretariat on Wednesday (Dec 4) to press home their nine-point demands.  They have also demanded the removal of a joint secretary over alleged delays in meeting their demands and

An Indian-American organization has called upon US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump to press the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and rights of the country's minority Hindu community. In separate letters sent on Wednesday (November 27), the Foundation

A Dhaka court today (Nov 28) granted bail to suspended Assistant Commissioner of Lalmonirhat District Administrator’s office Taposhi Tabassum Urmi. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Emran granted Urmi’s bail in a Tk 500 bond after she surrendered before the court through a

The Chief Justice of Bangladesh has expressed deep concern over the unprecedented incidents that occurred on the Supreme Court premises on Wednesday, as well as other recent disruptions at judicial institutions nationwide. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Chief Justice’s

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court adjourned for three months the hearing on the bail appeal of Hallmark Group chairman Jasmine Islam in a case lodged over embezzlement of Tk 85.8 crore from Janata Bank through fake letter of credit (LC). The Appellate Division bench, led

Garment factory workers in the Chandra area of Kaliakoir upazila in Gazipur blocked the Dhaka-Tangail Highway this morning (Nov 28), demanding payment of two months' due wages. The protest began around 10 am near the Mahmud Jeans factory, where workers claimed their salaries were

Nahid Islam, Advisor to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has criticized India's remarks following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for the Sammilita Sanatani Jote and former leader of ISKCON, in a sedition case. In a statement on Wednesday (Nov 27), he

Onion imports through Hili land port in Dinajpur resumed on Wednesday (November 27) as export slot bookings within India have started. The import operation restarted as five trucks loaded with onions entered Bangladesh between 11:30 am and noon.  However, potato imports remain

The government has made changes to the posts of Deputy Commissioners (DC) in two districts. Thakurgaon DC Israt Farzana has been transferred to Rangamati as the new DC. Meanwhile, Mohammad Habib Ullah, a deputy secretary of the Finance Division, has been appointed as the new DC of

Two Bangladeshi tourists lost all their belongings, including cash, mobile phones, and gold jewelry, during a train journey in India.  The incident occurred on November 24 while they were traveling on the Kanchankanya Express. According to sources from Siliguri Police, the

The Maitri Dwar and the Passenger Terminal Building at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) Petrapole-Benapole started functioning today facilitating the movement of goods cargo and people.  This is a significant step towards improving cross-border trade and immigration infrastructure

Chief Adviser’s Press Wing termed false some Indian media reports regarding the murder of Chattogram lawyer Saiful Islam Alif as those claimed that he was representing Chinmoy Krishna Das. In a Facebook post yesterday, it said some Indian media are claiming that lawyer Saiful

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh today (Nov 27) demanded immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of the individuals responsible for public prosecutor Saiful Islam Alif murder. Amir Allama Muhibullah Babunagari and Secretary General Maulana Sajedur Rahman have also strongly condemned the

The namaz-e-janazas of Saiful Islam Alif, the lawyer who was killed during a clash involving police, lawyers, and followers of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, were held today (November 27). The first janaza took place around 10:45 am on the Chattogram court

Members of the joint forces detained 27 individuals in overnight raids across Chattogram in connection with the killing of young lawyer Saiful Islam Alif during a clash between the followers of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, police men, and lawyers yesterday.

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Nov 26) instructed the authorities concerned to investigate the killing of a lawyer in Chattogram city and take appropriate legal measures. Condemning the murder of the lawyer, he urged people to keep calm and stay away

The government has appointed former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Moinul Islam as an ambassador. The Ministry of Public Administration issued an order on Tuesday (November 26), in this regard.  However, the order did not specify the country where he would serve as

A lawyer was hacked to death in the Kotwali area of Chattogram city on Tuesday (November 26). The deceased was identified as Advocate Saiful Islam Alif, 35, son of Jamal Uddin. He was a member of the Chattogram District Bar Association and hailed from Chunati village in Lohagara